"It is clear to see,both from today’s figures from the Treasury and ourselves, that the Help to Buy scheme is still helping those customers who need it most; first-time buyers, those on lower incomes and those from areas such as the Midlands and the North.

Home-ownership is a proud part of our British heritage and it is important to keep the aspirations of young people alive with schemes such as this."

**ENDS**

*Information correct as of the 28th August 2014 based on 6,691 decisions in principle cases.